Integrated Circuits and Systems (ICS)

Prof. Xie Yuan (fourth left) and his former PhD students and collaborators received the prestigious 2026 ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation at the 63rd Design Automation Conference, held in Long Beach, California, in July 2026.
Prof. Xie Yuan (fourth left) and his former PhD students and collaborators received the prestigious 2026 ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation at the 63rd Design Automation Conference, held in Long Beach, California, in July 2026. 
One of the Highest Honors in the EDA Field
Prof. XIE Yuan Won 2026 ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation
The IEEE 2026 Finals of the International Youth IC Challenge (China) and the Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum were held at HKUST on May 17, 2026. The gathering attracted distinguished educators, leading chip experts, and school leaders from across China and overseas, fostering vibrant exchanges across academia, industry, and education sectors.
The IEEE 2026 Finals of the International Youth IC Challenge (China) and the Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum were held at HKUST on May 17, 2026. The gathering attracted distinguished educators, leading chip experts, and school leaders from across China and overseas, fostering vibrant exchanges across academia, industry, and education sectors. 
Developing the Next Generation of Semiconductor Leaders
HKUST Hosted Finals of IEEE 2026 International Youth IC Challenge (China) and Inaugural International IC Innovation and Education Forum
Prof. Xie Yuan
Prof. Xie Yuan 
Gaining National Recognition in Prestigious Award
Prof. XIE Yuan Received First Class Prize of Chinese Institute of Electronics’ Science and Technology Award (Natural Science Category)
Prof. Xie Yuan (center) received a 2025 CCF Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation (CCF) from Prof. Sun Ninghui (left), CCF President, and Prof. Li Xiaoming (right), Chairman of CCF Awarding Committee, at the award presentation ceremony in Harbin on October 24, 2025.
Prof. Xie Yuan (center) received a 2025 CCF Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation (CCF) from Prof. Sun Ninghui (left), CCF President, and Prof. Li Xiaoming (right), Chairman of CCF Awarding Committee, at the award presentation ceremony in Harbin on October 24, 2025. 
Recognizing Distinguished Contribution in Integrated Circuit Chip Design
Prof. XIE Yuan Received 2025 Overseas Outstanding Contribution Award by China Computer Federation
Faculty Column
Pioneering the Future of Microelectronics and Integrated Circuits
Prof. Patrick Yue with the trophy and certificate of the 2024 IEEE Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits Test of Time Award.
Prof. Patrick Yue with the trophy and certificate of the 2024 IEEE Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits Test of Time Award. 
A 27-Year-Old Paper that Stands the Test of Time
Prof. Patrick YUE Received 2024 IEEE Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits Test of Time Award
Prof. Yang Yansong’s research contributes to the commercialization of 5G RF filters.
Prof. Yang Yansong’s research contributes to the commercialization of 5G RF filters. 
Rising Star in RF Microsystems
Prof. YANG Yansong Won 2023 IEEE Electron Devices Society Early Career Award
Pictured with her parents, Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD student Sarah Feng Shuo (center) has been enamored with electronics since childhood and is now determined to pursue her passion for integrated circuit (IC) design.
Pictured with her parents, Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD student Sarah Feng Shuo (center) has been enamored with electronics since childhood and is now determined to pursue her passion for integrated circuit (IC) design. 
All Eyes on the Chips
Rising Star in Integrated Circuit Design Strives to Make Waves in Electronics World
Prof. Xie Zhiyao (left) was presented a prestigious European Design and Automation Association Outstanding Dissertations Award 2023 at the Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference in Belgium last month. This is one of the two PhD dissertation awards he received recently.
Prof. Xie Zhiyao (left) was presented a prestigious European Design and Automation Association Outstanding Dissertations Award 2023 at the Design, Automation and Test in Europe Conference in Belgium last month. This is one of the two PhD dissertation awards he received recently. 
Advancing Machine Learning for Hardware Design
Prof. XIE Zhiyao Won Two Outstanding PhD Dissertation Awards in Electronic Design Automation
Dr. Zheng Zheyang shared his rewarding research experience at HKUST with current research postgraduate students at the award ceremony on June 1.
Dr. Zheng Zheyang shared his rewarding research experience at HKUST with current research postgraduate students at the award ceremony on June 1. 
PhD Research Excellence
Electronic and Computer Engineering PhD Graduate Awarded for Research Breakthrough in GaN CMOS Integrated Circuits
1 - 10 of 14 Results